The combination of drought and conflict has deteriorated the humanitarian situation in Bugna and Lasta districts, North Wollo, Amhara region, affecting 77,000 people, including 10,000 displaced.
Access restrictions imposed by local militia prevent population’s access to services. Telecommunications and the banking system are unfunctional. No Government structure has been present for 3 months.
Low crop production, high food prices, and lack of humanitarian and social protection support, have increased acute food insecurity. Around 79% of pregnant and lactating women and 70% of children under are acutely malnourished, 9.2% severely. The provision of nutrition supplies has been interrupted for one year.
5,747 malaria cases have been reported, with scabies also affecting the area. There is no operational ambulance. 77% of people have no access to water. Only 35% of the primary scholar-aged children are regularly attending school.
WFP and ERCS started in-kind food distributions. The new ECHO-funded Rapid Response Mechanism has been triggered to provide immediate nutrition, water, and sanitation support.